Events North Wales

Date

06/07/09 to 12/07/09

Price

Book now – good seats available to all concerts

Description

For one week, in one town, over fifty countries gather for one of Wales’ most unique experiences. This July over 40 000 performers and festival goers from all over the world will visit Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in the picturesque Dee Valley, North Wales. This cool and cultural event, considered as 'Wales’ gift to the World' was established in 1947 to promote peace and goodwill between nations through music and dance. Still thriving today Llangollen Eisteddfod has become one of the world’s most colourful festivals. During each themed day the festival field is a hive of activity with main stage competitions, outside stage performances, workshops, and impromptu singing and dancing from every corner of the world, in national and regional costume. The evening Gala concerts over the years have attracted some of show-business’ biggest names such as Pavarotti, Michael Ball, Elaine Page, Domingo, Katherine Jenkins and Dame Shirley Bassey. This year is no exception with concerts by Barbara Dickson, Sir Willard White, Blake, Natasha Marsh, and even The Music of James Bond, with guest stars including Honor Blackman, aka Pussy Galore! What a cocktail...Prepare to be shaken and stirred! Join the rest of the world, join the party. This year’s Festival also sees the exciting addition a new Opening Gala concert to take place on Monday 6th July. The Opening Gala has a star line-up including young singing sensation Faryl Smith, BBC One’s ‘Your Country Needs You’ finalist Mark Evans and the award-winning Fron Male Voice Choir. Also performing will be reigning Llangollen Male Choir champions Côr Godre’r Aran, male-voice choir Cantorion Colin Jones and young tenor, Alexei Kalvecs. The concert will support Llangollen’s ‘Competitor Bursary Appeal Fund’ which aims to offer financial support to competitor groups who travel from all over the world. The spectacular ‘Licensed to Thrill’ concert on Sunday 12th July will see the music of James Bond performed by the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera, conducted by Carl Davis and hosted by Bond Girl Honor Blackman a.k.a Pussy Galore. The audience will be treated to a glittering evening of fabulous orchestral sounds and favourite melodies including Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, and the iconic Bond Theme. The concert will culminate in a spectacular firework display which will be the finale to the Festival. 2009 Schedule: - Monday 6th July: Opening Gala - Faryl Smith, Mark Evans, Fron Male Voice Choir, Cantorion Colin Jones, Côr Godre’r Aran, Alexei Kalvecs - Tuesday 7th July: Barbara Dickson – Live at Llangollen + International Children’s Day - Wednesday 8th July: Llangollen Peace Concert + International Song and Dance Day - Thursday 9th July: Sir Willard White + International Youth Day - Friday 10th July: Blake and Natasha Marsh + International Celtic and Folk Day - Saturday 11th July: Choir of the World + International Family Day - Sunday 12th July: ‘Licensed to Thrill’ - Carl Davies presents the music of James Bond, hosted by Honor Blackman. + day time programme of music and events on the Eisteddfod field and in the town of Llangollen

Contact

Abbey Road
Llangollen
LL20 8SW
Web : http://www.llangollen2009.com
Email : enquiries@royal-pavilion.co.uk
Contact: 01978 862001 / info@international-eisteddfod.co.uk

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